
Logistics & Trade Compliance Coordinator
Role description
From the employer***\*Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled\****
**SUMMARY:**
The Logistics & Trade Compliance Coordinator plays a critical cross-functional role supporting global logistics execution and import/export compliance. This position ensures shipping accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity across PEI-Genesis’ supply chain. The coordinator partners closely with Product Management, Sales, Shipping & Receiving, Quality, and external freight providers to maintain efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods globally. The ideal candidate brings **5+ years of logistics and trade compliance experience**, strong analytical discipline, and the ability to uphold strict regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvements in freight accuracy, documentation control, and global compliance readiness.
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:**
***Required:***
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of logistics or trade compliance experience.
- Experience with tariff classification, import/export regulations, and global materials compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
***Preferred:***
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
- Familiarity with sustainability reporting and supplier compliance systems.
- Prior involvement in duty drawback, free trade agreements, or tariff-optimization programs.
**ESSENTIAL TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:**
***Trade Compliance & Regulatory Support***
- Classify products under appropriate HTS codes, ECCN classifications, and tariff categories, ensuring accuracy for all import/export transactions.
- Monitor and support company compliance with tariffs, Section 301 requirements, duty-free programs, preferential origin rules, and duty drawback eligibility.
- Maintain and update product compliance data, including Country of Origin, Free Trade Agreement applicability, and tariff impact analysis.
- Prepare and maintain export documentation (AES filings, declarations, commercial invoices) and assist in license management.
- Conduct and document denied party screening and escalate issues per company protocol.
- Assist with investigations into potential violations and support corrective action processes.
***Global Material & Environmental Compliance***
- Administer and maintain supplier and product compliance related to:
- PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl Substances) requirements
- RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
- REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization & Restriction of Chemicals)
- SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) declarations
- Conflict Minerals (Dodd-Frank Section 1502)
- POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants under the Stockholm Convention)
- Coordinate with Product Management and suppliers to obtain, validate, and archive material declarations, certifications, and test reports.
- Support internal audits and customer inquiries regarding global sustainability and product compliance data.
***Logistics Operations & Freight Management***
- Process and audit freight invoices, ensuring accurate GL coding and timely payment.
- Track domestic and international shipments; troubleshoot delays, customs holds, and discrepancies.
- Support global 3PL/4PL relationships to maintain efficient transportation flow.
- Create and maintain structured shipping, inventory, and logbooks for audit-readiness.
- Identify and implement opportunities for freight cost reduction, routing improvements, or carrier optimization.
***Documentation, Reporting & Cross-Functional Support***
- Manage documentation related to import/export controls, material disclosures, and compliance certifications.
- Produce analytical reports on freight spend, tariff exposure, compliance accuracy, and shipment performance.
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Quality, and external partners to resolve logistics or compliance issues.
- Support training initiatives regarding trade compliance, materials compliance, and logistics best practices.
**TECHNICAL & MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES:**
- Strong understanding of U.S. import/export regulations (CBP, BIS, EAR, ITAR, OFAC).
- Working knowledge of global chemical/environmental regulations and supplier disclosure workflows.
- Knowledge of tariff mitigation strategies, duty drawback, and trade preference programs.
- Proficiency in Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, data modeling).
- Excellent written/verbal communication, documentation accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance-driven mindset.
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